New Year's Day Quiz

What does New Year's Day celebrate?

• The start of summer

• The longest day of the year

• The first day of the year

• The end of the school year

When is New Year's Day celebrated?

• November 11th

• July 4th

• January 1st

• December 25th

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Which calendar is used to celebrate New Year's Day on January 1st?

• Lunar calendar

• Julian calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Mayan calendar

What is a common tradition on New Year's Eve?

• Going to school

• Watching fireworks

• Planting trees

• Giving gifts

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What is a New Year's Resolution?

• A type of food

• A promise to do something different or better

• A new dance move

• A type of celebration

What is the Rose Parade?

• A type of dance

• A new year's song

• A famous parade in California

• A type of flower

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What is the traditional song sung at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Auld Lang Syne

• Happy Birthday

• Jingle Bells

• Silent Night

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What is the 'ball' that drops in Times Square made from?

• Silver

• Gold

• Plastic

• Waterford Crystal

What do people in the United States eat for good luck on New Year's Eve?

• Spaghetti

• Black eye peas, cabbage, and ham

• Pizza

• Ice cream

What is the Polar Bear Plunge?

• A type of parade

• A new year's song

• A swim in ice cold water

• A type of dance